Reaper

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Season 2
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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Critic Reviews

  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    60
    Reaper has a clear potential to be simply cartoonish, like a bad adaptation of an action comic. But it surprises you, sprinkling in enough human nuance to keep several decent character dramas percolating.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    50
    Back for its second season, Reaper has one thing left going for it: Ray Wise as the dapper Devil.
  3. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    50
    Reaper takes several steps back--and a few steps sideways--suggesting a drunken all-nighter may be in order, if it hasn't happened already.
  5. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    50
    It’s hard to invest much in Sam when his behavior is contradictory or gullible and when he seems downtrodden much of the time.

Awards & Rankings

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#73 Best TV Season of 2009
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#87 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. IAmTheRedWizards
    May 26, 2009
    10
    Watching the last couple shows of the season, I can definitely say: PopMatters sucks.
  2. DanielD
    Mar 27, 2009
    10
    Reaper is at the top of its game this season. The storylines are brilliant and Ray Wise as the Devil is astounding! I am hoping to see him Reaper is at the top of its game this season. The storylines are brilliant and Ray Wise as the Devil is astounding! I am hoping to see him earn an emmy nomination for his work on this show. Reaper is without a doubt the best show currently on the CW.… Full Review »
  3. NateK.
    Mar 24, 2009
    6
    As much as I love to watch Reaper, I have to admit that it's plot isn't so amazing, and there are a lot of flaws. But don't As much as I love to watch Reaper, I have to admit that it's plot isn't so amazing, and there are a lot of flaws. But don't think that means it's bad to watch.… Full Review »
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